FMS Program Manager – Autonomous Aerial Systems

Shield; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI in Dallas is seeking a program manager for Foreign Military Sales programs tied to its autonomous aircraft initiatives. Lead execution from contract award through delivery, training, fielding, and sustainment, coordinating with government offices, international customers, engineering, operations, and logistics.

The role is customer-facing and requires DoD program management experience, the ability to manage multiple interrelated projects, familiarity with scheduling tools and complex

Qualifications

• DoD/government program management experience
• Able to manage multiple interrelated projects with limited direction
• Familiar with scheduling tools, complex project financials, and customer reporting
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance and travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Lead FMS program execution across delivery, training, fielding, sustainment, and acceptance
• Manage U.S. Government and international customer relationships for assigned programs
• Track cost, schedule, resource, and performance metrics against contract requirements
• Identify bottlenecks and drive critical-path decisions to keep programs on schedule

Skills

DoD program management

Stakeholder coordination

Risk & schedule management

Communication

Travel readiness

Tools

Scheduling tools

Cost tracking software

Reporting tools

Job description

Shield AI in Dallas is seeking a program manager for Foreign Military Sales programs tied to its autonomous aircraft initiatives. Lead execution from contract award through delivery, training, fielding, and sustainment, coordinating with government offices, international customers, engineering, operations, and logistics.

The role is customer-facing and requires DoD program management experience, the ability to manage multiple interrelated projects, familiarity with scheduling tools and complex